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The UNIVERSITY of TULSA Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 631-2000 • utulsa.edu

The University of Tulsa is Oklahoma’s topranked research university, challenging and supporting ambitious students who seek a personalized and highly engaged college experience.

brightest

TU attracts the students from across the U.S. and more than 70 countries to its 200-acre campus, where three of four students live in university-owned dorms or apartments. Last fall, TU welcomed its largest freshman class in history, 74 percent of whom graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class. TU’s diverse student population is drawn not only by the university’s academic reputation but also its emphasis on personal attention: TU’s student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1, and only 2 percent of TU’s classes have 50 or more students.

TU’s academic community engagement

opportunities

extend around the world. Through the Make a Difference Engineering (MADE at TU) initiative, engineering students design and construct mobility aids and other devices for Tulsa-area children with special needs. TU’s dedicated community service program, True Blue Neighbors, allows students, faculty and staff to participate in many civic enhancement projects and maintain a steady presence

in local schools and neighborhoods. Last year, nearly 3,000 of these individuals contributed more than 55,000 service hours to the Tulsa area. Globally, TU organizations such as Engineers Without Borders regularly travel abroad to support international community service projects.

The Collins College of Business is home to one of the top 100 graduate business schools in the nation according to 2015 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Bloomberg Businessweek undergraduate business school rankings list

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TU as one of the schools for financial assistance with the sixth best undergraduate accounting program in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the TU College of Law among the country’s top 75 law schools.

Golden Hurricane athletes enjoy success both in the classroom and on the field. Since joining Conference USA in 2005, at least 21 studentathletes have earned Academic All-American accolades, 22 have received C-USA Scholar Athlete of the Year honors, 115 have earned C-USA academic all-conference selections,

won

C-USA academic medals for 377 have achieving at least a 3.75 grade-point average, and 1,409 have been named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll for earning a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

TU has worked diligently through the years to build a strong national reputation

now enhanced by a strategic commitment to strengthen its enterprise at every level. In recent years, the university has added: $119 million in scholarship endowments; $87 million in faculty endowments; and more than 1 million square feet of usable space, including academic and administrative buildings, and athletic facilities. A new residence hall and student services center will open in fall 2015. As a leading producer of experts and

research

in multiple disciplines, TU has been internationally recognized for its petroleum engineering program for more than 50 years. Today, that reputation extends to other programs including cyber security, business administration, energy management, psychology and Native American law.

TU is much more than a prestigious university.

It is a family of passionate alumni and friends deeply engrained in the Tulsa community.

Its global network of relationships garners widespread recognition for TU, while providing partnerships and perspectives that have advanced the university for more than a century.

Student Population: 4,597 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Golden Hurricane Twitter: @utulsa

TU is a private university dedicated to knowledge, research and community.

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A Top 100 National University

THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA, a private doctoral institution, is Oklahoma’s only Top 100 national university. Among the 2014 U.S. News & World Report list of the nation’s best colleges, TU offers undergraduate research, study abroad, engaging community service, and exciting Division I athletics in an urban setting.

TU also is a great investment. Forbes Magazine and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranked TU in the top 25% of America’s 650 Top Colleges. We have excellent placement rates, and our graduates have the highest earning potential among all Oklahoma universities, according to PayScale.

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MORE ABOUT TU

High school students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit.

Preview TU for admitted applicants is scheduled for April 18, and Visit Day for rising seniors is June 9.

For more information, go to www.utulsa.edu/admission/visits.

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www.utulsa.edu TU is an EEO/AA institution. For information, contact the Office of Human Resources, 918-631-2616; for disability accommodations, contact Dr. Tawny Taylor, 918-631-2315.

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OklahOma baptist university Shawnee, Okla. • (800) 654-3285 • okbu.edu

A college education should be an engaging experience, preparing you for the rest of your life. Oklahoma Baptist University

transforms lives by equipping you to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Since its founding in 1910, OBU has had a distinct mission of Christian higher

purpose

education. That sense of drives OBU professors to invest their lives in the lives of their students. This mission also drives students to help one another grow academically, socially, physically and spiritually.

OBU has a national reputation for strong academic programs. Each of OBU’s 84 majors features a common core curriculum designed

connect

to different fields of study for a solid foundation of knowledge. OBU’s student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 provides a climate where students can ask questions and find answers. This personal approach

outstanding

known as Bison Hill, you will find a welcoming

encouraging

community of mentors among our faculty, staff and upperclassmen. Most OBU students live on campus and participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year, including a strong intramural sports program, student talent shows, concerts and Bible studies. OBU competes nationally in 21 NAIA varsity sports for men and women, including our newest addition of football.

A distinctively Christian university, OBU academics integrate faith into all fields

Christian

of study. You’ll hear a worldview in business classes just as you will in religion classes. Faculty and students

faith

actively discuss their on a college campus that is truly Christ-centered. Campus Ministry programs present students with an array of opportunities to worship, serve and engage the local community and the world.

OBU’s Global Outreach Center helps link students with worldwide service and

missions opportunities.

This global concept is a tradition that has helped OBU lead all colleges in the number

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of graduates in Southern Baptist international missions.

You are unique, and God is calling you to a unique future. OBU is ready to help you

dream big. Your journey starts here.

has produced results leading to national recognition. For 22 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked OBU as one of the top 10 comprehensive colleges in the western United States. The Princeton Review consistently lists OBU as a “Best in the West” college and Forbes.

Student Population: com lists 2,097 OBU among Highest Degree: “America’s Master’s Best Mascot: Bison Colleges.”

Twitter: @obunews On OBU’s campus,

Three members of OBU’s inaugural class in 1911 later became U.S. senators, including Robert S. Kerr.

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YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

At Oklahoma Baptist University, students are encouraged to discover who they will become and to develop their God-given talents for an exciting, successful future.

Start your journey today.

Visit okbu.edu.

500 West University, Shawnee, OK 74804 800.654.3285 | admissions@okbu.edu

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Stillwater, Okla. • (800) 233-5019 • admissions.okstate.edu

Since its founding on Christmas Day 1890, Oklahoma State University has followed its landgrant mission to improve the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world through

high-quality

integrated, teaching, research and outreach.

From its roots as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College to its present status as a diverse center of learning, OSU continues to excel in academics, sports and on-campus activities. Today OSU has scores of research centers across Oklahoma producing worldwide benefits in many fields. The Princeton Review ranks OSU as one of the nation’s Top 25 undergraduate schools in entrepreneurship.

The Spears School of Business celebrates 100 years in 2014 with plans for a new building.

Engineering,

The College of Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University is the fastest-growing college on the OSU campus, with more than 4,500 students. Students have opportunities to participate in research and technology competitions that can include cash awards.

OSU is Oklahoma’s first Truman Honor Institution, because of its number of Truman Scholars. The award supports exceptional students committed to careers in government.

With 16 scholars, OSU has more than any other state university. The university also has had 14 Udall Scholars and 19 Goldwater Scholars. Udall scholarships are awarded to students committed to the environment, and Goldwater

scholarships honor Sen. Barry Goldwater for his service to the country. Congress established all three scholarships.

Agricultural

OSU’s College of Sciences and Natural Resources trains students in disciplines ranging from plant and soil sciences to biochemistry and molecular biology. The college offers 16 diverse majors and more than 50 study options.

OSU’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences ranks No. 1 in the U.S. and the Caribbean as the most affordable veterinary college for in-state residents, the Veterinary Information Network says. OSU is the best university in Oklahoma for teacher education, says the Online College Database. And of the last five Oklahoma Teachers of the Year, two were graduates of OSU’s College of Education.

The College of Arts and Sciences posted record enrollment numbers in the 2013-14 school year and added 23 faculty members and nine new endowed chairs and professors. Its commitment to the arts resulted in the opening of the

ment and Family Science; and Nutritional Sciences — and the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration provide solutions to everyday concerns. Students apply scientific principles and creative innovations.

OSU athletic teams hold the most national titles in the Big 12 Conference, with 51 NCAA team championships.

Postal Plaza

OSU Museum of Art’s Gallery and the Doel Reed Center for the Arts in Taos, N.M. The College of Human Sciences brings together four disciplines to address the challenges of families and communities. The three departments — Design, Housing and Merchandising; Human Develop-

Student Population: 25,800 (all campuses) Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Cowboys Twitter: @BeAnOSUCowboy

OSU’s Student Union is the largest comprehensive university union in the world.

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME. admissions.okstate.edu

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The University of OklahOma Norman, Okla. • (800) 234-6868 • go2ou.edu

family, more

Created by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature

succeed creates a sense of

in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a

like that of a small, private institution. OU is a

doctoral degree-granting

research

pacesetter in American public higher education,

No. 1 in the number of National

university serving the educational, cultural,

ranking

economic and health-care needs of the state,

Merit Scholars with more than 700 enrolled.

region and nation. The Norman campus serves as home to all of the university’s academic programs except health-related fields. The OU Health Sciences Center, located in Oklahoma City, is one of only four comprehensive

academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. Both

Year Founded ...................... 1890

the Norman and Health Sciences Center

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT Norman............................. 27,518 All Campuses .................... 31,097 Student-Faculty Ratio .... 18-to-1 Number of Majors at the Baccalaureate Level ...............163

colleges offer programs at the Schusterman Center, the site of

OU-Tulsa. OU enrolls more than 30,000 students, has more than 2,600 full-time faculty members and has 21 colleges offering 163 majors

AREAS OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION The Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College offers one of the most energetic and creative honors programs among public universities in the United States. More than 3,000 students participate in small classes, typically of 19 or less. More than 80 informal book clubs have been created in the past three years.

Areas of excellence include nursing, psychology, health and exercise science, zoology and petroleum engineering.

at the baccalaureate level, 157 majors at the master’s level, 81 majors at the doctoral level, 28 majors at the doctoral professional level and 28 graduate certificates. While OU has all of the opportunities of a large, public university, its service and commitment to help students

Student Population: 31,097 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Sooner Schooner Twitter: @UofOklahoma

OU – The Pride of Oklahoma

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OU - OKLAHOMA’S ACADEMIC PACESETTER • OU is the only university in the nation, public or private, whose students have won Goldwater, Mitchell, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and National Security Education Program scholarships in the same year.

• OU ranks No. 1 in the nation among all public universities in the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled.

The Harold Powell Garden welcomes visitors to the University of Oklahoma’s North Oval with the late Allan Houser’s “May We Have Peace” sculpture.

• OU has produced 29 Rhodes Scholars; no other university in Oklahoma has had more than three.

• The Princeton Review ranks OU among the best in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students.

• OU’s entrepreneurship program in the Price College of Business ranks in the top two in the nation among all public universities.

• OU has the academically highest ranked student body at a public university in Oklahoma history.

• OU is a leader among all American universities in international exchange and study abroad programs. One in four OU students study abroad. OU currently offers programs in over 50 countries and 100 cities in six continents.

Students from 120 countries are enrolled at OU.

• OU’s $250 million Campaign for Scholarships has reached $241 million in gifts and pledges. The success of the campaign has allowed OU to more than double its private scholarships.

• OU’s Research Campus has been named the nation’s top research park by the Association of University Research Parks. The award recognizes the OU Research Campus for excellence in innovation.

• OU has achieved the Carnegie Foundation’s highest tier of research activity classification, the first time a public institution in Oklahoma has received this outstanding recognition.

• OU is the first public university in the nation to be awarded the prestigious Davis Cup in recognition of its record-setting enrollment of 45 United World College international freshmen.

• The One University Digital Initiative allows OU faculty to develop digital alternatives to high-cost textbooks, translating to an annual savings averaging $400 per student in textbook costs.

• OU averaged the lowest increase in tuition and fees nationwide at a statewide public university over the last five years, according to a recent College Board report.

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo

- THE PRIDE OF OKLAHOMA

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TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 595-7000 • tulsacc.edu

leader

Tulsa Community College is a in providing the first two years of college for Northeastern Oklahoma students of all ages.

TCC’s academic and workforce programs are exemplary in many areas, achieving national

recognition

and supporting area economic development. And, TCC makes it all affordable to students, ensuring the College achieves its mission of access.

TCC is a premier college ranking 29th in the nation in the number of graduates among 1,150 community colleges nationwide. Furthermore, TCC is the largest community college in the state and is among the top three for first-time freshmen of all colleges and universities in Oklahoma.

Locations: Tulsa, Glenpool and Owasso Student Population: 20,000 Highest Degree: Associate Twitter: @tulsacc

In addition to TCC’s nationally-recognized reputation, students come to this College for

unique programs, such as

the Tulsa Achieves Program. Since 2007, 10,570 high school graduating seniors living in Tulsa County have enrolled in TCC’s Tulsa Achieves Program. This program enables qualifying high school graduates to attend TCC without the cost of tuition and fees. Students may attend TCC for three years or earn up to 63 credit hours (whichever comes first) for free, giving many

freedom

students the to attend college without having the burden of working to pay for college.

It also gives them time to perform the required 40 hours of volunteer service each student must complete each academic year.

Their community service has greatly impacted the Tulsa community. As of 2013, Tulsa Achieves students had completed more than 317,000 hours of volunteer service in hundreds of non-profit agencies across Tulsa and beyond.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Tulsa Achieves Program. The deadline is April 30 to have the following completed:

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid • TCC web application for admission • Tulsa Achieves Program Agreement Form For complete information about applying and to see if you qualify, visit www.tulsacc.edu/tulsaachieves.

TCC is committed to ensuring all students

successfully

complete their degrees. As such, TCC has joined the Complete College America effort to close Oklahoma’s and America’s college completion gap. CCA is a national nonprofit organization established to increase the number of Americans who hold

credentials

college degrees or of value and close the college completion gap for traditionally underrepresented groups. TCC President Dr. Tom McKeon serves on Oklahoma’s CCA leadership team, which has been identified as a “national model” by CCA.

TCC is Oklahoma’s largest community college with more students than any community college in the state.

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Let Tulsa Achieves pay for your college.

Tulsa Community College is pleased to provide up to 100 percent tuition and fees to Tulsa County high school graduating seniors who enroll at TCC.

With Tulsa Achieves, you can avoid the financial burden of debilitating student loans, enjoy an excellent educational foundation, and begin your career with money in your pocket.

To learn more and complete your online application go to tulsacc.edu/TulsaAchieves.

Deadline

4/30!

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JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY Siloam Springs, Ark. • (877) JBU-INFO • jbu.edu

Since 1919, John Brown University has educated students in a distinctly Christian community, providing an academic, professional and spiritual foundation for world-impacting careers.

leader

Today JBU is an educational offering traditional undergraduate, degree completion, graduate and online learning programs to students from across the globe.

Great Teaching At JBU, professors are equipped to prepare students for life after college. More than 75 percent of faculty members hold doctorate or other terminal degrees in their fields of study from universities like Oxford, Harvard, Dartmouth, Purdue and Stanford. Many of the faculty and staff are currently applying and expanding their education. Dr. David Vila manages an archeological dig in Northern

Jordan every summer, typically taking students with him. Dr. Thomas Lamborn teaches English for the summer in Lithuania. Dr. Gloria Gale is conducting research in Washington, D.C., with the National Association for Education of Young Children. Other JBU professors are working on research projects in Liberia, Ghana, Scotland, England, France and Alaska.

In the past six years, JBU has raised more than $118 million to build state-of-the-art facilities

academic

for students’ needs. Sixtyeight percent of the buildings on JBU’s campus are new or have been renovated in the last 12 years. JBU recently finished construction on the Simmons Great Hall, Berry Performing Arts Center, the Bill George Arena and the Balzer Technology Center, as well as the renovation for a second art facility and the restoration of the historic Cathedral Group buildings. JBU recently received a $6 million lead gift for a state-of-theart nursing facility, built to host the new nursing major to be offered in the fall of 2014.

Engaged Students The educational programs at JBU stimulate

discovery

curiosity and . Every day, JBU students are exposed to thoughtprovoking lectures and interactive projects that prepare them for life after college. JBU students don’t have to go far to gain valuable experience through internship opportunities.

Northwest Arkansas is consistently rated in the top 10 places to live and do business by organizations such as Forbes and the Milkin Institute. Companies such as Walmart, Hallmark, Saatchi & Saatchi, JB Hunt and Del Monte Foods look for summer interns from JBU because JBU students are equipped to do the job well.

Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Walmart founder Sam Walton; Blake Mycoskie, founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS shoes; and John M. Perkins, founder of the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation & Development.

Successful Outcomes JBU trains students to live purposeful lives both during and after college. In the last few years,

accomplished

JBU students have great things.

• Brittany Mathias (2009 graduate) is teaching elementary students at HOPAC in Dar Salaam, Tanzania.

• Nathan Menken ( 2011) is a project engineer for FCI Constructors in Denver, Colo.

• Kelsey Howard (2010) is studying for a History of Art MFA at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London.

•Jesse Griffith (2012) works at Unit Petroleum Co. as production engineer.

Because of the involved and encouraging faculty and staff and JBU’s liberal arts education, students graduate with big dreams and practical, well-rounded experience.

Vibrant Community Students have incredible opportunities to learn as members of the JBU community and the greater Northwest Arkansas community. Over the years, JBU has hosted a number of internationally renowned guest speakers including President Bill Clinton as governor of Arkansas; the Rev. Billy Graham; Israeli Prime

JBU was ranked #1 Best Value in the Southern Region by U.S.News & World Report, 2014.

Student Population: 2,314 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Golden Eagles Twitter: @JBUAdmissions

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our mission IS TO PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION THAT prepares people TO HONOR GOD AND SERVE OTHERS by developing THEIR INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PROFESSIONAL lives.

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Best Value among Southern regional colleges

by U.S.News

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BACONE COLLEGE Muskogee, Okla. • (888) 682-5514 • bacone.edu

Private college experience since 1880 Bacone College is quite possibly northeastern Oklahoma’s best-kept secret. On a hillside near the banks of the Arkansas River in Muskogee County, Bacone College has been providing

private education in Oklahoma longer

than any other institution in the state. We’ve been here since 1880, and we will continue to be here for you tomorrow.

liberal arts

What began as a small college before statehood, has grown into a thriving private institution of higher learning with excellence in programs such as education, health sciences, and business. We are proud to be the most affordable private college in the state of Oklahoma.

More than 160 acres of lush, green landscape, native grasslands and historic buildings make

town-home

up our campus, with style dormitories, as well as the traditional dormitory buildings. The short commute down the Muskogee Turnpike from Tulsa takes you from the traffic and hectic pace to a place where you can begin your future of discovery and self-fulfillment among one of the most diverse communities of higher education in the state of

Oklahoma.

Smaller Campus/Personalized Service Our 11:1 student/professor ratio allows for personal attention between faculty and students, giving Bacone graduates that inside track to

success. Not only does this smaller classroom

environment give you a great

opportunity to ask questions, you actually will have a professor who knows who you are. At Bacone College, you are a student and colleague, not a number.

Let’s talk about it With a large university classroom setting, discussions are not built into the courses because

professors

of the challenges face to orchestrate a discussion among hundreds of students. The smaller class sizes at Bacone College lends itself to develop rhetoric skills and boost learning capacity by allowing students to use content-specific vocabulary in

Students

can take context. advantage of discussion-based courses by coming to class well prepared and willing to interact with their peers and instructor.

We’ve got spirit School spirit and enthusiasm thrive at Bacone College. We compete in13 athletic programs at the NAIA level. These athletes strive to reach their athletic prowess and build life skills

competition and sportsmanship.

Think about it Enrolling is easy. Go to www.bacone.edu/ admissions to learn more about our degrees,

tour

schedule a or enroll. We have what you’re looking for, and it’s just a click away from becoming your reality. A private education that

less expensive

is than the state university price, with generous financial aid packages awarded to help you achieve your goals. Don’t settle for what’s good enough for your future. Consider Bacone College.

through the Champions of Character initiative of the NAIA. Visit www.bacone.edu/athlet-

proud

ics. We’re of the young men and women who represent Bacone College through

Student Population: 954 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s Mascot: Warriors Twitter: @baconecollege

Bacone began in 1880 as a missionary outreach by the American Baptist Church to American Indians.

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LANGSTON UNIVERSITY Tulsa, Okla. • (866) 275-0227 • langston.edu

scholars

Langston University is a regional, four-year public institution and the only institution of higher education in the state of Oklahoma with a rural and an urban mission. As a landgrant institution, LU is committed to providing much-needed training, knowledge and support

farmers

to throughout America and in some foreign countries. With campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the university is working to become a definitive authority on urban trends and on finding solutions to issues faced by urban dwellers, particularly African Americans and other minorities.

The university offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees that are delivered through its schools of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, and Nursing and Health Professions. It was the first in the state to offer a doctorate in physical therapy.

Among our programs of distinction are: • Accounting • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Entrepreneur Studies • Goat Research • International Education • Physical Therapy • Rehabilitation Counseling • Urban Education

Our faculty are renowned in their disciplines and committed teachers who work to create learning opportunities beyond the confines of the classroom. These opportunities are innovative, creative and stimulate students’ desires to think independently.

Our student population is diverse. From traditional incoming freshmen who are recent high school graduates to the non-traditional student who, after years of pursuing other endeavors, decides to return to complete his education. Students from various races, ethnicities, religions, socioeconomic

foreign

counbackgrounds and some tries now call Langston “home.” They thrive in an environment that is conducive to personal and social development.

With a myriad of organizations and clubs from which to choose, students engage in various activities and interact sociably with their peers while creating lasting relationships. Langston’s University Marching Pride Band is one of the most popular collegiate show bands in the country. It has received national recognition and is a source of pride for the university.

As a member of the NAIA, LU Athletics boasts some of the most talented student-athletes,

who often enjoy championships at both the national and conference levels. LU competes in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, football and women’s volleyball.

With the selection of Dr. Kent Smith Jr. as its 16th president, the university is well on its way to reaching unprecedented heights in its role

enterprise.

as an educational As the second youngest college president in the country, Smith is a prescient leader who connects well with the students and whose charisma, intellect and vision appeal to the university’s stakeholders as well.

Locations: Tulsa, Langston and Oklahoma City Student Population: 2,500 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Lions Twitter: @LangstonU

Langston is Oklahoma’s only historically black institution of higher education.

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We see a lion in you.

It’s pride.

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It’s a promising future.

And with new leadership and a fresh new attitude on campus, we’re ready to help you develop that lion.

Now’s the time.

This is the place.

Agriculture • Arts and Sciences • Business • Education and Behavioral Sciences • Nursing and Health Professions • Physical Therapy

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ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY Claremore, Okla. • (800) 256-7511 • rsu.edu

At Rogers State University, “it’s personal” is more than just a motto – it’s part of the university’s way of life. This personal approach is seen throughout a student’s experience with the university – from his time as a prospective student all the way through his successful journey as an RSU alumnus.

progressive

A dynamic, university with nearly 4,300 students, RSU is recognized for its high-quality academic programs, distance learning options and high-technology learning environment. Rogers State operates three physical campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, along with a robust online program. RSU also is the only public four-year, residential university in the Tulsa area.

Bachelor’s and associate degree programs are offered through its School of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Technology, and the School of Mathematics, Science and Health Science. These schools include traditional programs such as communications, humanities, business administration and nursing, as well as

cutting-edge concentrations such as game development, justice administration and environmental conservation.

The university has announced the rollout of its first graduate degree program, a master of business administration. The program is currently enrolling for the fall semester.

Many students from northeast Oklahoma who plan to attend medical school complete their undergraduate studies through RSU’s program

Location: Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, Okla.

Student Population: 4,300 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Hillcats Twitter: @RogersStateU

in medical/molecular biology. RSU’s nursing program produces students who typically score better than the state and national averages on the RN licensure exam.

RSU students work closely with faculty members, many of whom hold doctoral degrees or the highest degrees available in

esteemed

institutions their fields from across the nation. The Honors Program provides an atmosphere where scholars can challenge themselves academically through specialized courses, student/faculty joint research projects and a strong emphasis on service learning in the community. The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), a four-year scholarship program that fosters personal and professional development, was designed for RSU students who have demonstrated leadership abilities.

Students are able to participate in a broad

internships

selection of such as The Washington Center Internship Program, a nationally recognized program placing students with private, public and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. The university offers international study-atlarge programs to provide students with opportunities to see the world, learn about other cultures and enrich their educational experience in locations that have included Italy, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Korea.

Hillcat athletics have become a source of student and community pride, with fans cheering on student-athletes in basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, softball and baseball. The university was recently approved to start the membership process for the NCAA Division II, which will bring increased exposure to the university and its athletics programs.

With its commitment to personal attention and service, RSU provides students with all of the opportunities and tools they need to reach their potential.

Rogers State, founded in 1909, operated as Oklahoma Military Academy from 1919 to 1971.

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“I knew RSU’s medical/molecular biology degree was the right path to prepare me for medical school. RSU also provides me the opportunity to be active on campus. I’ve taken a leadership role for a number of campus organizations, where I’ve served as social chair for the honors program, chaired the Campus Activities Team ‘Big Week’ and even won homecoming king. RSU has been a great fit for me.”

MICHAEL BLOSE Ripley, OK

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SNOOZE or lose.

Be ready to turn your prison-issue cot into something worthy of slumber. You’ll be using it a lot (probably during more daylight hours than you’ve ever known).

ESSENTIALS: Colorful bedspread, at least two sets of sheets, lots of pillows (don’t forget the cases), blanket, foam protector, bedside rug (color coordinated, of course).

Wire for higher ed. This is what it’s all about wherever, whenever, whatever you’re doing. The advice on the device: Invest in the best.

go hi-TECH.

ESSENTIALS: Laptop computer, cell phone (do NOT forget a charger or two), iPod or MP3 player – with headphones (your roommate might not like tunin’ you in all the time and vice versa), multiple USB flash drives, computer printer (extra ink cartridges for those late-night, last-minute term papers, alarm clock (a backup to your cell phone), surge protector, extension cords.

You’re going to miss your private bathroom.

Count on it. Welcome to public bathing.

SHOWER with power.

ESSENTIALS: Shower caddy, flip flops or shower shoes (you won’t like touching that floor), bathrobe (don’t be a show off), towels – more than one – and washcloths, EXTRA toiletries (If you don’t know why this is important, you are not ready for college).

APPLY yourself.

No, that dorm room does NOT have a kitchen, so get creative. It’s your den, too.

ESSENTIALS: Microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker (with filters and plenty of ground java beans), TV, DVD player (possibly Blu-Ray), fan (it’s Oklahoma, remember?), floor lamp and/or desk lamp.

The cafeteria isn’t going to be open when you’re feeling hungry. Besides, you might not like what they’re serving, anyhow.

what’s EATIN’ you?

ESSENTIALS: Ramen noodles (you will learn to love them for several years), munchable snacks (cookies, crackers, granola bars, etc.), unbreakable dishes (plates, cups), plastic silverware, can and bottle opener, energy drinks by the case.

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A √list for creating your new home away from home OK, so you’ve made the decision (or maybe it was Mom or Dad) to head off to college.

We know you’re psyched about fleeing the homefront, but let’s face it, you don’t have a clue about what really lies ahead.

Sure, you’ve heard older friends or siblings give you the lowdown, but this is new territory. You’re finally going to be out there on your own.

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going to be missing all the comforts of home that you’ve taken for granted all these years.

So, here’s a little advice. We’ve boiled it down to 10 things you need to know before you go.

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Where you live on campus is one thing; how you go to class is something entirely different.

Both involve learning.

show some CLASS.

ESSENTIALS: Backpack (ditch whatever you used in high school), day planner and erasable message board (you’re an adult now with many responsibilities, and Mom’s not there to help you keep track), calculator, pens, pencils, notebooks, scissors, tape, stapler, paper for your computer printer (you’re guaranteed to run out).

Personalize your dorm room with a few reminders of people and things back home. Don’t be shy.

Be yourself.

do your HOME work.

ESSENTIALS: Photos of family and friends, a stuffed animal, mementos, posters or artwork, souvenirs of places you’ve been or things you’ve done that are cool.

Dad’s not there to fix things. You’re on your own.

Unless, of course, you landed a handyman or woman for a roomie.

prepare to REPAIR.

ESSENTIALS: Basic toolkit, cleaning supplies, air freshener (dorm rooms don’t get much fresh air!), flashlight (you’ll thank us later), ironing board (it “repairs” wrinkled threads), laundry hamper (those dirty clothes are better out of sight), umbrella, storage crates that fit in your closet or under your bed.

Nurse Mom is available only by phone for medical consults.

You’re the doc and the nurse now. Be prepared for inevitable emergencies.

stay HEALTHY.

ESSENTIALS: Prescriptions, bandages, pain-relieving medicine, allergy drugs.

There’s more to life than sleeping and going to class. Not much, but there are a few hours in between.

ESSENTIALS: Video game machines of your choosing, decks of cards or trivia board games, outdoor and sports gear (you need to get out and play).

GAME on.

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SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY Tulsa, Okla. • (800) 997-8601 • spartan.edu Where Dreams Take Flight A Spartan education has launched a lot of people into successful careers and it can do the same for you! Spartan has graduated more than 90,000 pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, and students in the newer

avionics

disciplines of (aviation electronics), quality control and nondestructive testing. Through the worldwide performance of these graduates, Spartan has had a significant influence on world aviation. Today the college offers Professional Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance, Avionics Technology, Nondestructive Testing and Quality Control plus Associate Degree programs in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology Management.

Only 20 years after Oklahoma became a state, and 24 years after the Wright Brothers made their famous flight at Kitty Hawk, Spartan School of Aeronautics opened for business at

Student Population: 700 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s Twitter: @SpartanCollege

Tulsa International Airport. In 2004 Spartan changed its name to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to reflect the diversity of technology training Spartan offers.

Experience a hands-on education

and aviation maintenance technicians. Spartan and American Eagle have partnered to provide Spartan College aviation flight graduates a direct track to the regional and then major airlines.

Spartan offers much more than books and class-

Spartan emphasizes student assistance

rooms.You’ll have an to learn real-world skills on Spartan’s Boeing 727, which FedEx donated to Spartan. David Sutton, managing director of aircraft acquisition and sales for FedEx, said the addition of the 727 to Spartan’s aviation programs provides students with training that is invaluable.

Spartan student services assists students in

opportunity

With more than 247,000 square feet of training facilities located at two Tulsa airports,

airplanes

19 for maintenance training and more than 40 airplanes for flight training, Spartan is one of the largest aviation colleges in the country.

The future looks bright Boeing is predicting the airline industry will need to hire more than 466,000 pilots and 600,000 aviation maintenance and avionics technicians. The Federal Aviation Administration also predicts hundreds of thousands of job openings in the next few years for new pilots

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the college as well as nationwide placement assistance after graduation. Spartan graduates have found employment in the fields of aviation, oil and gas, automotive, wind energy, railway, manufacturing, medical equipment and more.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify, as well as student employment opportunities, housing and graduate placement assistance.

Contact Spartan to find out how you can get started on a career path to become part of an exciting and rewarding industry.

Spartan has more than 90,000 alumni, making it one of the nation’s largest aviation colleges.

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WHERE DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT!

Flight • Avionics • Aviation Maintenance • Quality Control • Nondestructive Testing

In addition to being one of America’s largest, oldest and most prestigious flight colleges, Spartan offers training for several related technology careers.

You can gain these high tech skills in less than two years through Spartan’s proven courses.

Call or email today for more information!

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Spartan graduates are working around the world and Spartan will equip you to take your place in the worldwide workplace!

• A Hands-On Education • Decades of Success • Scholarships & Financial Aid for those who qualify • World-wide Opportunities

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Website: www.spartan.edu • Email: spartan@mail.spartan.edu • 8820 E. Pine, Tulsa, OK 74115 • Licensed by OBPVS Consumer information available at: www.spartan.edu/consumerinformation

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UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ARTS OF OKLAHOMA Chickasha, Okla. • 800-933-8726 • usao.edu

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma offers the best value for higher education in America, according to a recently published list of the “Best College Values Under $30,000.”

Kiplinger’s, a nationally-renowned Washington, D.C.-based financial institution, published the list in March on its website at link.usao.edu/ Kip2514.

Last August, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni awarded USAO an “A” grade for the breadth of its core curriculum in its annual “What Will They Learn?” survey. It was the only Oklahoma institution to receive the highest marks.

demonstrated the magnificent that USAO provides to students in Oklahoma,” said Dr. Dex Marble, USAO’s vice-president for academic affairs.

That same month, Washington Monthly magazine ranked USAO fourth among 255 public liberal arts universities in the nation for economic accessibility and fostering upward social mobility among its graduates.

2013 also marked the third year that USAO was ranked among national liberal arts colleges in US News’ Best Colleges Guide.

Kiplinger’s publishes its Personal Finance magazine with college ranking lists each year as a service to its readers.

USAO is one of five universities belonging to the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) on the list.

Mike Coponiti, USAO’s vice-president for business and finance, asserted that the cost of attending USAO remains low by design.

Though they represent only 27 of the more than 2,000 universities in the United States, COPLAC schools, such as USAO, have received consistent praise in the past decade for the potent combination of academic

“We are delighted that yet another independent, unsolicited, national analysis has

value

“We strive to control our cost to students,” Coponiti said, “while recruiting high-quality teaching faculty from across the nation, who prepare them to think and adapt in a global environment.”

Kiplinger’s also ranked USAO as the most

affordable

institution on its 2014 100 Best Values in Public Colleges list in December 2013.

Affordability isn’t the only thing drawing praise for USAO from assessors around the nation.

the whole student, encourages personal development through public service,and offers nationally ranked teams in five sports. USAO was the first college created by Oklahoma’s first legislature, and it is one of only seven state institutions with similar missions ever created in the United States. Located in Chickasha,

only

USAO is the Oklahoma college to be named a National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

excellence and value that they

represent for prospective students.

USAO was founded in 1908 and remains Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts college.

It offers small classes, award-winning faculty, and a campus culture that fosters close faculty-student interaction and research opportunities.

USAO dedicates itself to educating

Student Population: 983 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: Drovers Twitter: @usaodrovers

USAO ‘s mascot is the Drovers, named after the rich heritage of cattle driving in the Chickasha area.

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BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 628-3700 • brownmackie.edu/tulsa entry-level employment opportunities that set them up for opportunities of advancement and contribute to the economic growth of the community.

UNIQUE APPROACH TO LEARNING Brown Mackie College-Tulsa offers its students a unique “One Course A Month” schedule. With

juggling

Since 2008, Brown Mackie College-Tulsa has

students

with a college provided education designed to help them jump-start their futures with comprehensive career-education programs. Students choose Brown Mackie College-Tulsa for the sense of belonging,

flexible

personalized classes, schedules and the financial assistance that is offered.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

WHO WE ARE Brown Mackie-Tulsa offers students a highquality, career-specific and convenient postsecondary education. Students can choose from bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and

diploma

programs to help enhance their current career or prepare them for a new one. The college strives to provide its graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue

students already the demands of work and school, the Brown Mackie College’s system of schools has found a way to help its students avoid juggling a bunch of classes. Students are able to focus on just one course at a time.

Brown Mackie College-Tulsa’s ultimate goal is to provide an education that’s specific enough

prepare

to students to step into their new career quickly yet broad enough to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

VALUE OF A BROWN MACKIE EDUCATION Pursuing a college education is one of the best things an individual can do to improve his

Tulsa has a thriving and varied business base that includes telecommunications, manufacturing, construction,

technology,

health care, education, transportation and energy.

Brown Mackie College-Tulsa is located at 4608 S. Garnett Road, Suite 110. Visit us online at www.brownmackie.edu/tulsa or call 918-628-3700.

Student Population: 550 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s

live the life

earning potential and he truly wants. Brown Mackie College-Tulsa helps students realize that education is about opening doors to increased professional opportunities, creating the future they want for themselves and their loved ones.

OUR COMMUNITY Students at Brown Mackie-Tulsa can take advantage of the wide range of employment opportunities the city has to offer.

Brown Mackie operates 28 campuses in 15 states, including Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA Edmond, Okla. • (405) 974-2727 • uco.edu

They come from different corners of the Tulsa metro, but University of Central Oklahoma students Kendrienne Moore, Brittany Robinson and Will Watkins chose to “Live Central” for many of the same reasons. They found an

innovative

learning community where personal relationships with faculty, staff and students flourish.

“I don’t feel like a number here. I get a strong feeling I am valued by this institution,” said Watkins, a junior finance major and Metro Christian Academy graduate.

“I’ve made a family here and have been able to grow as an individual,” added Moore, who also likes that the university is close enough to Tulsa to make a quick trip home but far enough away to feel independent.

Ideally located in Edmond, recently ranked as the No. 1 suburb in America by CNNMoney. com, Central is about 90 minutes away from the Tulsa metro area.

connected

Robinson likes being to the opportunities available in a thriving Oklahoma City metropolitan area, ranked as one of the best places for young adults by Portfolio.com.

“Edmond is an incredible place to live and offers something for everyone. It’s also close to Oklahoma City where something fun is always going on, like concerts and Thunder basketball games,” said the sophomore professional media major from Owasso.

All three students also take advantage

of opportunities to get involved on campus.

Each is a member of a Greek organization and finds ways to lead in activities and events.

“For any student that comes to Central, regardless of background or ethnicity, there

involved

and is a place for you. Get find your spot – it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made in life,” said Moore, a senior business administration major and Booker T. Washington graduate.

Though opportunity abounds and class sizes stay small, Central is also increasingly a university of choice for more and more Oklahomans, with more than 17,000 students

investment in

making a smart their future at the university.

With 115 undergraduate majors and 59 graduate programs, Central prepares future leaders for success in a diverse range of careers. Notable academic programs include Forensic Science, Design, Music Theatre, Mass Communications, Accounting, the region’s only accredited Professional Golf Management program, Jazz Studies and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in downtown Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district.

Plus, Central’s metropolitan location connects students to hundreds of job and internship opportunities.

preparing

me for the “Central is ‘real world’ by providing connections and opportunities to network with professionals,” Watkins said. “The university has helped me develop a clear plan and direction for a future career and has put me in a position to be successful in achieving that plan.”

Success is evident throughout campus. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Central as the top public regional university in Oklahoma. Central ranks among the top nationally in residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the “Chronicle of Higher Education.” UCO is also on the list of the nation’s “Military Friendly Schools,” recognizing the many programs tailored for active and veteran service members.

Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, with the two-time discus gold medalist Jeremy Campbell and the silver medal-winning U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team training on campus. Plus, it’s the only university in the state named an official Green Energy Power Partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

people

– faculty, staff and But it’s the fellow students – who Robinson said makes Central special. “I’m not worried when I think of my future because the knowledge, connections and experience I’ve gained at Central have prepared me for success,” he said.

Student Population: 17,220 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Bronchos Twitter: @UCOBronchos

UCO won the 2013 NCAA Division II National Softball Championship.

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Brittany Robinson

Freshman, Professional Media Owasso High School Graduate

Kendrienne Moore

Junior, Business Administration Booker T. Washington Graduate

Will Watkins

Sophomore, Finance Metro Christian Academy Graduate

The Right Location Just an hour and a half down the turnpike, the University of Central Oklahoma is the right location for Tulsa-area students.

smart investment It’s not about cost - it’s about value. Central’s competitive tuition rates help you earn your degree with less debt.

opportunity-rich Central offers hundreds of opportunities to get involved on campus…and thousands of opportunities for jobs, internships and fun activities in the thriving Oklahoma City Metro area.

teaching first Our focus is on you. Our students enjoy personal relationships with faculty and staff committed to transforming lives.

Schedule a campus tour today to discover why Central’s innovative learning community is the right place for you!

Live Central

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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY Oklahoma City, Okla. • (405) 208-5050 • okcu.edu

Oklahoma City University is a private liberal arts and sciences university with top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs,

engaged

faculty, accomplished and successful graduates and strong connections to the business, health-care and arts communities.

percent of OCU math and physics majors continue their studies in graduate school, and 86 percent of OCU students who apply to medical school are accepted on their first attempt.

At the Meinders School of Business, more than 80 percent of students participate in an internship or in-depth research project with a faculty

focus

member. With a on entrepreneurship and energy management, many classes are taught by CEOs and business professionals to provide real-world experience for students.

The OCU Difference – Oklahoma City University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and embraces a tradition of scholarship and service. Founded in 1904 and located in The recently expanded Kramer School of Nursthe heart of one of the fastest-growing U.S. ing is in the top 10 percent of national nursing cities, OCU offers a creative environment in programs. It features no-waiting-list programs a lively urban setting where students from for beginning undergraduates, a second bachacross the globe pursue their passions in the elor’s degree in nursing, bachelor’s completion performing arts, sciences, business, nursing, law, for RNs, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees. Ninetyreligion and athletics. Professors, not graduate five percent of OCU’s nursing grads pass the RN assistants, teach all classes at OCU. A licensure exam on their first attempt, performstudent/faculty ratio of 11:1 ing well above the national average. fosters an environment of The university’s Ann Lacy School of individualized American Dance and Arts Manageinstruction and ment is ranked among the top 10 Student Population: collaboration. in the country, and pioneered tap, 3,829 jazz and music theater dance in Outstanding Highest Degree: higher education. Alumni can be Doctorate Programs – From found on Broadway and around the sciences to the Mascot: the world. stage, academic Stars programs garner The state-of-the-art Wanda L. Twitter: national acclaim. In Bass School of Music is an all@OKCU the Petree College of Steinway piano school boasting Arts and Sciences, 90 star-studded alumni performing

around the globe, including Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara. OCU also has the fastest-growing theatre school in the country, with more than 15 student productions every year.

The OCU Stars compete in 19 varsity sports in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and have won 51 national championships.

New Curriculum and Advancements – OCU has enhanced curriculum to prepare students

career

fields, for the fastest growing including a new graduate degree program in energy management with an online component; a graduate degree in exercise science; and an undergraduate degree in software engineering. The university will also begin a physician assistant degree program in 2016 and has added a doctorate in nursing track.

OCU’s Classical Guitar Ensemble (above) performs in the Wanda L. Bass School of Music on the OCU campus.

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The OCU Difference of the University’s nursing grads pass the RN Licensure on their first attempt.

96%

86%

95%

of OCU students who apply to medical school are accepted on their first attempt.

of Meinders School of Business graduating seniors are employed by the time of graduation.

PREPARE

to

RISE.

All careers aren’t created equal, and neither are all degrees.

Oklahoma City University provides the instruction, attention, and challenging programs to help you rise in today’s fastest growing careers. From software engineering to health care, Oklahoma City University grads are leading the way.

Cutting-edge Physician Assistant Program coming in 2016!

Schedule your campus visit today!

(405) 208-5345

2501 N BLACKWELDER AVE OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106

www.okcu.edu visitocu@okcu.edu

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ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY Tulsa, Okla. • (800) 678-8876 • oru.edu

MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS HERE Students from 50 states and more than 70 nations have selected ORU as their home away from home; they are a unique and culturally diverse group who unite in their

Christ

passion for and their desire to change the world. They have been challenged

by ORU’s founder, Oral Roberts, to “make no little plans here.”

EXCELLENT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS ORU has more than 60 degree programs and will be adding new degree programs to choose from in the fall of 2014. The new degree programs were developed with a focus on the

global

marketplace and include: English Language Teaching in the Global Classroom, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Global Ministry and the Marketplace, and Global Studies with a concentration in Latin America, the Middle East or Asia.

Student Population: 3,403 Highest Degree: Doctorate

An array of scholarship opportunities as well as financial aid is made available to ORU students including talent, merit and leadership awards as well as need-based assistance. Qualifying incoming and current students can be awarded up to $20,000 per year through the innovative Quest Whole Person Scholarship.

Learn more about all of these options at http://finaid.oru.edu.

The University also offers pre-professional programs including pre-med and pre-law.

There are 13 master’s degree choices in

business,

education and theology and doctoral degree selections in education and theology – all with convenient delivery options including short course modules and online classes. Degree Completion Program students can choose from undergraduate degrees offered 100 percent online or in a friendly evening format.

LIVING AT ORU ORU’s rich campus life has traditions all its own, including Homecoming, “Brother/ Sister Wing” events,

community outreach, 30+ clubs and organizations and NCAA Division I Golden Eagles

vibrant

athletic teams. ORU offers a extracurricular life where students forge lifelong friendships. The campus also features a new state-of-the-art student center that contains the largest television in Oklahoma where students can study, meet and enjoy time together.

EXPERIENCE ORU Our doors are open for you and your family to visit ORU! Take the next step by scheduling an Eagle Day visit or attending College Weekend. For more information, go to www.visit.oru.edu.

Mascot: Golden Eagles Twitter: @OralRobertsU

ORU students come from all 50 states and more than 70 nations around the world.

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NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY Tahlequah, Okla. • (800) 722-9614 • Go2NSU.com NSU provides an affordable education.

Whether you choose one of the campuses in

• NSU is one of the best college values with the

lowest tuition among

Tahlequah, Muskogee or Broken Arrow or opt

second

for online, Northeastern State University has

Oklahoma public universities

incredible options sure to make the

• Approximately 90 percent of students receive

college experience rewarding.

Northeastern gives you options.

some kind of financial aid • Approximately 60 percent of students receive state, federal or local grants

• Online, blended and on-campus options

Top professors ensure you are the focus.

• Seamless transition from two- to four-year

• Student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1

degree without leaving campus (for select

• More than 75 percent of the NSU faculty hold

programs)

terminal degrees in their field of study

fraternities, sororities, academic, professional,

NSU’s fun atmosphere provides leadership

religious and

business, education, health professions and

and growth opportunities.

well as student government

liberal arts degree programs

• More than 80 student organizations, including

• Theater productions, art shows, jazz concerts,

• More than

50 majors including

• Adult degree completion programs in organizational leadership, health care administration, criminal justice and family and health sciences

social groups, as

band performances on and off campus • Home to 10 RiverHawk athletic teams Locations: Tahlequah, Muskogee, Broken Arrow and Online Student Population: 8,559 Highest Degree: Doctorate Mascot: RiverHawks Twitter: @NSURiverHawks

For more information or to schedule a tour, call 800-722-9614 or go to www.Go2NSU.com

NSU was founded in 1851 as the Cherokee National Female Seminary and is now the state’s fourth largest university.

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TAHLEQUAH • MUSKOGEE • BROKEN ARROW • ONLINE NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. Institutions say they are affordable, but only NSU has the second lowest tuition among Oklahoma universities.

» Online, blended and traditional class options » Financial aid (for those who qualify) » Student Life and Division II athletics » Business, Education, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, and Graduate degree programs » More than 50 majors available

Picture Yourself…an NSU Graduate.

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ST. GREGORY’S UNIVERSITY Tulsa & Shawnee, Okla. • 888-STGREGS • stgregorys.edu

Strengthened by tradition. Committed to your future. A university that cares about the education you receive, as well as the type of person you become – this is St. Gregory’s University.

At St. Gregory’s University, we believe what you

successful

do can make you , but how you do it can make you extraordinary. We are Oklahoma’s only Catholic university, and for more than a century, we have offered a wellrounded, liberal arts curriculum based in the Benedictine tradition of educating the whole person – mind, body and spirit.

A degree from St. Gregory’s carries with it the prestige of a private university that has a history of producing professionals who thrive in the “real” world. Just ask our many graduates who are immediately accepted to medical school, or all of our education majors.

One hundred percent of those who complete St. Gregory’s education program are either employed or are accepted into graduate school.

matters

At St. Gregory’s, every student .

We are proud of our 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, which allows our faculty to give personal attention to each student. Your professors will know your name and help guide you through your college journey, whether you are a firsttime student or returning to complete your degree.

who wants to further his or her education while maintaining the responsibilities of work and/ or family. By attending class only one night a week, you can receive a degree from a private university at an affordable price and quicker than you think. Our goal is to help our students attain the knowledge employers are looking for, while encouraging the hope to find.

ethics they

St. Gregory’s talented faculty are always easy to reach, open to answering questions and ready to help you learn in any way they can.

Our professors are authors, researchers and professional leaders who bring their experience to the classroom to help better prepare you for your career – and your life.

For over a century, we have been helping

prepare

for lives of meaning students and purpose. Let us stand with you as you discover the person you are meant to be.

For more information about our traditional and accelerated degree programs, visit www. stgregorys.edu, call us at 1-888-STGREGS or send an email to admissions@stgregorys.edu.

We look forward to helping you take the next step in your life.

With campuses in Tulsa and Shawnee, our Adult Degree Programs are designed for the adult

Student Population: 744 Highest Degree: Master’s Mascot: Cavaliers Twitter: @StGregorysUniv

St. Gregory’s is the only Catholic university in Oklahoma.

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WRIGHT CAREER COLLEGE Tulsa, Okla. • (918) 628-7700 • wrightcc.edu

Changes are underway at Wright Career College, and you could be one of the first to know about them! Wright Career College is a private, not-for-profit educational institution that’s been in the Tulsa community since 2004, located at 51st and Sheridan.

Wright Career College offers programs in business, technology, medical, health care and fitness and wellness. We are excited to now offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in

Surgical Technology, in addition to our

many other medical programs.

Students at Wright Career College can earn a Bachelor of Science, Associate Degree of Applied Science or Diploma in just a few short

convenient

months. We offer class times with most programs offering students a three day a week schedule with a choice of day or evening classes.

to excel in the workplace. As a part of its community outreach, GED classes are offered at no charge to those that qualify.

Wright Career College is a proud member of the Tulsa community. Wright Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and sponsored by the Oklahoma Board of Regents.

renovated

The college’s facility includes advanced equipment to enhance the learning experience. The campus includes 25 classrooms, five labs, a beautiful library and an updated workout facility. There are two annex buildings to house overflow classes. The layout creates an environment that is especially conducive to learning and the campus is positioned in front of a major bus stop to make it more convenient for students.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

laptops

In addition, are available to aid students in their learning experience.

Wright Career College is very excited to be part of Tulsa’s vibrant education community. Visit us online at www.wrightcc.edu or call now to schedule a tour at (918) 628-7700.

New to 2014, many of our programs are also now offered online or in a hybrid-online delivery.

Wright Career College’s experienced staff and hands-on training sets the school apart.

Students will learn the skills and knowledge

Student Population: 317 Highest Degree: Bachelor’s

Wright Career College was founded in 1921 as Dickinson Business School to train typists for Kansas City businesses.

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EDUCATION THE WRIGHT WAY

W r i g h t C areer College School of Allied Health Health Care Administration Medical Assisting Medical Insurance Coding Surgical Technology Administrative Medical Asst.

School of Business Accounting Business Administration Administrative Assistant Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

Day, evening, residential, hybrid and online options available!

School of Technology Software Administration Computer Information Systems & Analysis Computer Information Systems : Software Development Network Administration & Security PC Support & Administration School of Health & Wellness Personal Training & Fitness

Wright Career College offers convenient class times, with most programs offering a three day a week schedule.

C A L L OR V I S I T TOD AY !

(918) 628-7700

*For information on graduation rates and graduate median debt visit: www.wrightcc.edu/disclosure

Diploma, Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree options available *Program availability, degree and delivery options subject to change

4908 S. Sheridan TULSA, OK 74145

Financial Aid Available for those who Qualify . Approved by ORHE . Licensed by O.B.P.V.S. Accredited Member of ACICS

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Better prepare for your career by getting the help you need right here. For information about our student services and to learn more about our class offerings, go to tulsatech.edu or call 918.828.5000. »Certified Training »Affordable »State-of-the-art Equipment »Financial Aid »College Credit

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